Butchering sacrificial animals at home for Eid al-Adha can lead to serious health risks

It's common for Muslim-practicing residents to have livestock such as a lamb or goat butchered for an Eid al-Adha feast. The Festival of the Sacrifice is celebrated with special prayers and sermons at mosques, people wear new clothes, and visit family and friends.

Don't believe the old saying that breakfast is the most important meal of the day?

Just check out the long lines of UAE residents crowding cafés and restaurants for an indulgent weekend brunch.

The UAE is home to an undeniably dynamic dining scene. Throughout the week, restaurants across the emirates bustle with brunch patrons seeking to satisfy their cravings for almost every breakfast menu from all four corners of the world - sausages, scrambled eggs, upma, longganisa, buttered toast, oats, falafel...

It’s official, the Eid holidays have been announced –so it’s time to make plans for the occasion, as luckily we know exactly how to enjoy the special period. Eid is a time where family and friends gather to share good food, gifts and thanks; as here in the UAE there’s no better way to celebrate festivities than with a brunch or buffet!

A dry night in Dubai has been declared next week to mark Eid Al Adha 2018, as it has just been announced that the private sector workers will receive three days off next week as well. The Department of Tourism and Commerce confirmed that Dubai will be dry from 6.30pm on Sunday 19th August until 7.30pm on Monday 20th August –with no alcohol to be served across Dubai and the UAE during this time.

With the high temperature, crazy humidity and Eid Al Adha here, it doesn’t look like we’ll be getting a break from the scorching sun anytime soon.

The fact that the long weekend will be all about greasy dishes, heavy curries and sugary desserts only gives us more reasons to blast the AC and settle in for a few evenings of Netflix... Of course, with a bottomless supply of refreshing drinks.

If you agree with us, scroll down to see some delicious summer drinks ideas to help you gulp down those kebab skewers without getting bloated.

In the medieval times, these little bright red berries were used to be the harbinger of spring and joy and the tradition continues till date. The strawberry season is currently in its full swing. They couldn’t be riper, juicier and sweeter and while we can happily snack them solo, these gorgeous babies deserve a centre place at our Eid-Al-Adha dinners.

A couple of months ago, the Holy Month of Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr were a hearty affair loaded with delicious greasy snacks, savoury dishes and sugary syrups. Two and a half months down the line and several healthy-eating resolutions later, we’re back at square one.

Eid Al Adha is synonymous with hearty lamb roasts, savoury lamb kebabs and filling shredded curries. But wait, what if you’re not a fan of lamb? Does that mean Eid Al Adha isn’t fun for you anymore? Not really. There’s always beef.

Eid Al Adha – The Festival of Sacrifice is usually known for its spirit of gratitude, animal sacrifice and hearty red meat dishes.

The long preparation for lamb roasts, mutton ribs and beef curries usually leave little or no time for dessert and that’s something that doesn’t go well the kiddie-party. After all, the little ones aren’t interested in how long you slaved to marinade that lamb shank, all they care for is some sweet-tooth fun.